Ben Cardin actually said...

"If Congress does not address the projected negative balance in the Highway Trust Fund this summer, the Federal Highway Administration will not be in a position to reimburse Maryland."

"Clearly, reconciliation between these two policies must be made."

"We have not taken advantage of the small, innovative companies that are out there that could help us a great deal with a relatively small amount of federal investment."

"Thank you very much for that testimony. Particularly, for some of the history, which I found very, very helpful."